Once that’s done you’ll be able to experience the KnittingTours website perfectly.
Relax in your hotel or explore Edinburgh - enjoy your first evening however you like!
Overnight Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh – Welcome Brunch included.
Return to your hotel and meet with Textile Artist and teacher, Gillian Cooper! A graduate of the renowned Goldsmiths University of London (fellow graduates include Vivienne Westwood and Mary Quant), Gillian has written for several quilting publications and has exhibited both at home and overseas. Discover Gillian’s journey, ethos, inspiration and an introduction to the class you will enjoy on the last day of your tour!
Enjoy a relaxing dinner in your hotel this evening.
Overnight Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh – Breakfast and Dinner included
Wrap up your day with a bit of Dowton Abbey style of your own! Your home for tonight s 600 year old Lumley Castle, surrounded by acres of parkland and overlooking the River Wear. Enjoy a delicious dinner in the castle - the perfect way to unwind and enjoy a cosy evening!
Overnight Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-Le-Street, County Durham. – Breakfast and Dinner included.
Your home for the next two nights is the magnificent 5* The Grand York Hotel, set in the iconic former Edwardian North East Railway Headquarters. Enjoy complimentary access to the luxury spa (treatments not included) or dine at leisure and enjoy a cocktail (not included) in one of the hotels dining rooms or bars. With York on your doorstep, you may decide to explore a bit more of the heritage city instead!
Overnight The Grand Hotel, York - Breakfast included
This afternoon enjoy an awe-inspiring tour of York Minster! Marvel at the breathtaking stained glass windows, intricate stone carvings, and towering Gothic arches as you explore one of the most magnificent cathedrals in the world. For those feeling energetic, climb the 275 steps to the top of the Central Tower for unbeatable views over York’s rooftops.
This evening is yours to do as you please, either exploring more of York or enjoying your fabulous hotel!
Overnight The Grand Hotel, York - Breakfast included
Stop in Penrith for a chance to stretch your legs and get in a bit of fabric shopping! Enjoy the historic market town in the Eden Valley before entering the Lake District National Park. Tonight you will be staying on the edge of the magnificent Ullswater Lake, the second largest in England. The Inn on the Lake is set in 15 acres of manicured estate, with lawns sweeping majestically down to the lakeshore. Enjoy dinner with heavenly views, relax and soak in the tranquillity.
Overnight The Inn on the Lake Hotel, Ullswater, Lake District – Breakfast and Dinner included
Your last night is spent in 18th century Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, a beautiful country estate surrounded by rolling parkland, glorious golf courses, nature trails and towering woodland. Enjoy a farewell meal with your new friends in your tranquil surroundings on the edge of Edinburgh.
Overnight Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, Edinburgh – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
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